Changes may be coming to one of San Diego County’s most popular holiday light displays. Local leaders in Santee are discussing changes to Starlight Circle because of the crowds and traffic.
Thousands of people go to the small community that is known to have decorations and music on the street, helping people get into the holiday spirit.
“The kids love all of the decorations. Their faces light up as soon as they come around the corner. They explode,” Robert Zabrowski said.
The festive event has faced some challenges. Some residents complain about the traffic and trash that is left behind.
“The vendors are not so welcomed primarily because they will set up in the street or block the sidewalk and that becomes a problem with foot traffic and or car traffic,” Zabrowski said.
City of Santee leaders are expected to pass an ordinance that changes the municipal code, giving them more …